Doctor Who?

[greatbriton]

Ok. So how does this Doctor Who thing work?

Every new season there's a new Doctor? Or when/how do they determine a new Doctor?

I have never watched the show but I'm curious and that has always been a question of mine.

Comments

[leviathan101.livejournal.com]

The new Who is awesome. Yes you should watch it. Sorry, I should have recommended it to you in your rec post but I was too busy making icons.

Every new season there's a new Doctor? Or when/how do they determine a new Doctor?

A new regeneration of the Doctor happens when the actor wants to leave or some circumstance like that. Christopher Eccleston was the ninth doctor and he was there for a full season (series 1, which was something like 13 eps). He regenerated into the tenth doctor played by David Tennant. David was around for series' 2, 3, 4 and this year we'll see two (?) specials with him and he'll regenerate into the eleventh doctor.

Great effects, and I loved the stories, so go watch. :)

[make-a-move.livejournal.com]

If you're going to start watching Doctor Who, you should really watch some of the Classic episodes, pre-Russel T Davies era. It's not essential, but it's good to know how it led to where it is now, and most the episodes are brilliant.

[lisaofdoom.livejournal.com]

The premise of regeneration (one Doctor turning into the next, when they switch actors) is that the Doctor's race, the Time Lords, regenerate into a new form instead of dying. It's pretty handy. :p

And yes, totally check out some of the old stuff. My favorites are in the Third & Fourth Doctors' eras, Jon Pertwee & Tom Baker. It's so campy and wonderful. :D